Title: Part Time Adult Education Instructor
Salary Range: $16.00/hr
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: 10 hours per week
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Department: Adult Ed
Job Summary
Provides academic instruction to adult education students by planning, delivering, evaluating, and documenting effective lessons aligned with state and federal standards. Assesses student progress, maintains an engaging and well-managed learning environment, supports student success, and participates in ongoing professional development while meeting Kentucky Adult Education performance goals.
Job Duties:
Provides comprehensive instruction in adult education programs, including literacy, adult basic education, GED® preparation, English language acquisition, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), workforce preparation, integrated education and training, digital literacy, family literacy, and workplace education. Develops and delivers standards-based, research-driven instruction aligned with students' College and Career Pathway Plans using technology and evidence-based instructional practices.
Creates syllabi and standards-aligned lesson plans, administers and interprets assessments, monitors student progress through data-driven instruction, and adjusts teaching strategies to maximize learning outcomes. Maintains accurate student records, fosters an engaging and well-managed classroom environment, and dedicates the majority of instructional time to direct classroom or facilitated lab instruction.
Collaborates with colleagues to develop curriculum, works closely with College and Career Navigators, integrates work, family, and community connections into instruction, and helps students apply classroom learning to employment and career goals. Builds partnerships with employers and community organizations, recruits and retains students, advocates for adult education programs, and actively participates in required and ongoing professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness and improve student success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree
Must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 13/14 (A) in Reading and Math.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree
Must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 13/14 (A) in Reading and Math.
Additional Skills Requested:
Abiltiy to build positive relationships with adult learners.
Motivate and encourage students to achieve educational, career, and personal goals.
Adapt instructional methods to accommodate varying learning styles, abilities, and life circumstances.
Facilitate the transfer of classroom learning to real-world employment and postsecondary education.
Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining compliance with program requirements.
Interpret and apply policies, regulations, and performance measures.
Demonstrate flexibility, patience, empathy, and professionalism when working with adult learners.
Work independently while contributing as a collaborative member of a team.
Embrace continuous improvement and participate in ongoing professional development.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling student information.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
KCTCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.